Episode 94 – Ron Kleier: Old School Tactics That Still Work

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On this Apex Business Advisors podcast episode, Andy and Doug are joined by Ron Kleier. Ron is a veteran broker joining us to share his road to success, industry-specific expertise, and share the best casinos to visit when driving through rural Oklahoma.

Can’t get enough of Andy and Doug? Head on over to our friends at the Small Business Miracles podcast to hear their guest appearance

Ready to start the conversation? Get in touch for a FREE consultation. The best way to learn about us is at our website, which includes connecting with Doug, Andy, or the rest of the Apex Team.

Episode 93 – Which Valuation Report is Right for Me?

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On this episode of the Apex Business Advisors Podcast Andy and Doug discuss the three different types of Valuations. They discuss the purpose of the the reports and when it is appropriate to use a Certified Valuation, Standard Valuation, and Broker’s Opinion of Value. Interested in learning more about what your business is worth? Email us at  for a free broker’s opinion of value. We need your Business Name, your name, and email for one of our brokers to send you a secure link to upload the necessary documents.

Ready to start the conversation? Get in touch for a FREE consultation. The best way to learn about us is at our website, which includes connecting with Doug, Andy, or the rest of the Apex Team.

Episode 92 – The Standard

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On today’s Apex Business Advisors podcast episode, Andy is joined by our colleague Chuck Campbell. Chuck joins us to discuss the standard for an Apex client. He shares the four criteria we seek in an engagement and why meeting those criteria ultimately leads to a successful outcome.

Ready to start the conversation? Get in touch for a FREE consultation. The best way to learn about us is at our website, which includes connecting with Doug, Andy, or the rest of the Apex Team.

Episode 91 – The Benefits of a 4th Quarter Valuation

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On today’s episode of the Apex Business Advisors podcast, Andy and Doug discuss the benefits of having a Broker’s Opinion of Value performed in the 4th quarter.

For a business to sell successfully, both the owner and the business must be ready. Unfortunately, this year, we have had to turn down several listings where only the seller was prepared. They sought to retire and sell, only to realize that their business’s value and appeal weren’t attractive to the market. Lack of proper planning had left their business unready. Entrepreneurs often pride themselves on aspects crucial for business growth, but these might not align with what potential buyers value. Buyers look for established processes, reliable personnel, and technology in place.

The benefits of a 4th quarter valuation that Andy and Doug discuss are informed decision making, negotiation power, timeline control, and tax & financial planning.

Ready to start the conversation? Get in touch for a FREE consultation. The best way to learn about us is at our website, which includes connecting with Doug, Andy, or the rest of the Apex Team.

Episode 90 – You’re Ready. Your Business Isn’t.

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A common theme we see with many sellers is the owner doesn’t properly plan their exit. They come to Apex when they (the owner) are ready to sell because of burnout, retirement, health issues, etc. Unfortunately, they have not taken the necessary steps to make the business ready to sell. Both have to be ready to sell. Getting the business ready to sell takes much longer than getting the owner ready. Andy and Doug discuss when to start the conversation to ensure you don’t fall into this category when you’re ready to sell.

Are you considering selling your business? Are you considering entering the world of entrepreneurship? If so, please get in touch for a FREE consultation. The best way to learn about us is at our website, which includes connecting with Doug, Andy, or the rest of the Apex Team.

Episode 89 – Where Do Brokers Spend Their Time?

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Andy recently wrapped up an engagement where he tracked all the time he spent working on the deal from start to finish. He and Doug discuss the percentages and activities in each phase of the deal.

Are you considering selling your business? Are you considering entering the world of entrepreneurship? If so, please get in touch for a FREE consultation. The best way to learn about us is at our website, which includes connecting with Doug, Andy, or the rest of the Apex Team.

Episode 88 – Know Your Broker – Ken Weiner

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On this episode of the Apex Business Advisors podcast, Andy and Doug are joined by one of our newer brokers, Ken Weiner. Ken stops by to share his fascinating background as an entrepreneur and shares some tips and tricks about candle making along the way.

Are you considering selling your business? Are you considering entering the world of entrepreneurship? If so, please get in touch for a FREE consultation. The best way to learn about us is at our website, which includes connecting with Doug, Andy, or the rest of the Apex Team.

Episode 87 – What Got You Here Will Not Get You There

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We’re back with the second part of our two part series discussing Andy’s first couple of years as a Professional Business Broker. He talks about the differences between the first year and second year.

Are you considering selling your business? Are you considering entering the world of entrepreneurship? If so, please get in touch for a FREE consultation. The best way to learn about us is at our website, which includes connecting with Doug, Andy, or the rest of the Apex Team.

Episode 86 – Year 1: Build

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In this first of a two-part episode, Andy recently celebrated an anniversary with the firm. He and Doug get into the nuts and bolts of the first year as a broker. He discusses his mindset, the approach to working with other brokers, buyers, and sellers in year 1, and the goals and objectives he set for himself.

Are you considering selling your business? Are you considering entering the world of entrepreneurship? If so, please get in touch for a FREE consultation. The best way to learn about us is at our website, which includes connecting with Doug, Andy, or the rest of the Apex Team.

Episode 85 – Trust

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Andy and Doug discuss the importance of building trust between the Buyer and Seller. It’s a given that trust needs to be built, but so many sellers overlook this critical aspect. They discuss how doing little things like assisting with payroll setup, introductions, and pointing in the right direction for insurance can all either make or break a deal.

Are you considering selling your business? Are you considering entering the world of entrepreneurship? If so, please get in touch for a FREE consultation. The best way to learn about us is at our website, which includes connecting with Doug, Andy, or the rest of the Apex Team.